12-03-2008, 01:21 PM
From what I have heard (and I watch/listen to WAY too much news), Black Friday was better than expected, but Saturday and Sunday dropped off severely.
Cyber Monday was up a slight bit, but that phenomenon seems to be ebbing each year anyway as more and more people have high speed connections at home, they don't have to wait until they get to work to jump on a DSL, T1 etc.
As for the car situation, a few long-standing dealerships here in the Chicago area have closed. The other problem to keep in mind is that people are having a hard time getting loans to pay for the cars, so even if they want/need one, they may not be able to get one.
DM
Cyber Monday was up a slight bit, but that phenomenon seems to be ebbing each year anyway as more and more people have high speed connections at home, they don't have to wait until they get to work to jump on a DSL, T1 etc.
As for the car situation, a few long-standing dealerships here in the Chicago area have closed. The other problem to keep in mind is that people are having a hard time getting loans to pay for the cars, so even if they want/need one, they may not be able to get one.
DM